The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club has announced its board of directors for 2011-12. The board will greet new and returning club members at the annual Opening Garden Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Vanderbilt University Residence, 211 Deer Park Drive, Nashville.
Lydia Howarth, Vanderbilt’s first lady, will host the tea and welcome members to the 118th year of service activities, educational programming, interest group events and fundraising efforts in support of the Ada Bell Stapleton-Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship Fund.
The 2011-12 Executive Committee includes:
Amy Page Christiansen, president
Lynn McDonald, vice president and programs
Carmen Gherman, past president
Joan Hornberger, treasurer
Judith Auer, recording secretary
Anne Plummer, corresponding secretary
Program directors include:
Melinda Balser, Scholarship
Yolonda Brooks Robinson, Scholarship
Angela Bowens, Newcomers
Nancy Gallagher, Communications
Dot Galloway, Hospitality
Terri Hershberger, Publicity
Kendra Holroyd, Fundraising
Judy Isaac, Fundraising
Sheila McCarty, Recruitment Ambassador
Elaine McKenna, Hospitality
Kathy Schrimpf, Hospitality
Lynne Siesser, Membership
Cindy Slobogin, Interest Groups
The Vanderbilt Woman’s Club brings together the women of Vanderbilt University and provides an opportunity for intellectual, cultural and social activities within the community and the university. The club supports and assists the mission of the university and sponsors the Ada Bell Stapleton-Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship through fundraising efforts.
Founded in 1893 under the name Vanderbilt Ladies’ Literary and Musical Club, the organization changed its name to the Vanderbilt Woman’s Club in 1896. Current membership includes more than 300 faculty members, staff, faculty spouses and other members of the greater Nashville community who come together in friendship, fellowship and scholarship. During the academic year, social and educational programming fills the calendar from September through May.
For more information, including how to apply for membership or renew membership to the club, visit the Vanderbilt Woman’s Club website.
Contact:
Terri Hershberger, (615) 343-0755
terri.hershberger@vanderbilt.edu